The Eastern Africa Standby Force has learned with profound shock about the murder of over 95 innocent civilians in the Republic of Mali on 11th July 2019.

On behalf of the entire EASF fraternity, the EASF Director sends his condolences to the Government, the families of the victims and the people of Mali on event of the barbaric act committed against over 95 innocent citizens of Mali. The people of Mali will successfully defeat the perpetrators of this heinous crime.

As the regional Standby Force now proceeding to take over as the Continental Standby Force starting from 1st July to 31st December 2019, EASF remains committed to seeking for peace throughout the African continent and beyond.